Form

Bats: apply for a mitigation licence (A13)

Apply for a licence to carry out work that may affect bats, find out if you need to pay and how to report your actions.

From:
Natural England
Published
6 October 2014
Last updated
4 October 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

How to apply for a bat mitigation licence (A13)

HTML

Application form for a bat mitigation licence (A13)

ODT, 65.3 KB

This file is in an OpenDocument format

Method statement for a bat mitigation licence

MS Word Document, 472 KB

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

Request an accessible format.
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email [email protected]. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Work schedule for a bat mitigation licence

MS Word Document, 43 KB

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

Request an accessible format.
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email [email protected]. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Licence modification request form

MS Word Document, 49.3 KB

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

Request an accessible format.
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email [email protected]. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Bat mitigation licences: glossary

HTML

Details

You need a mitigation licence if your work will have an impact on bats that would otherwise be illegal, such as:

  • capturing, killing, disturbing or injuring them (on purpose or by not taking enough care)
  • damaging or destroying their breeding or resting places (even accidentally)
  • obstructing access to their resting or sheltering places (on purpose or by not taking enough care)

Find out how bats are protected.

Updates to this page

Published 6 October 2014
Last updated 4 October 2024 + show all updates

  1. We've updated the information on how to apply for a bat mitigation licence. Minor updates have been made to revise wording for accuracy on reference requirements and phased developments.

  2. We've updated the application form for a bat mitigation licence (A13). Minor updates have been made to Sections 4, 5, 9 and 14, including revised wording for accuracy and an additional question for applications that include phased developments.

  3. Updated the licence application form (A13) to be clearer and more accessible. Added the option for the applicant to be a company or organisation. Updated guidance for completing the licence application form. Added a glossary of terms.

  4. Updated the licence application form and method statement to reflect that they now cover derogations under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended).

  5. We've replaced the application form and removed the charge screening form as this has now been incorporated into the application form.

  6. We've replaced the application form for a bat mitigation licence (A13), the method statement, the work schedule and the licence modification request form.

  7. We've replaced the mitigation licence application form (A13).

  8. We've updated the application form for a bat mitigation licence (A13).

  9. In your application, you must include a certificate that proves the roofing membrane has passed a ‘snagging propensity test’ if you’re using a non-bitumen coated roofing membrane.

  10. We've updated the application form for a bat mitigation licence (A13).

  11. Added a section on how to use European protected species (EPS) policies to benefit EPS as part of your mitigation licence application.

  12. Replaced the licence modification request form with revised version.

  13. Replaced the method statement with a revised version.

  14. Replaced the 2 existing charge screening forms (for new applications and for modifications) with a single form that covers both requests.

  15. Added charge screening form for modifications to a licence. Updated licence modification request form.

  16. Added section on 'When you may need to pay', charge screening form and updated application and modification request forms.

  17. Method statement template for bats mitigation licence document replaced with updated version.

  18. Form A13-a and A13-b are now combined into one form: A13.

  19. Added licence application and modification checklists to Detail section.

  20. Replaced bat application forms A13-1a and A13-1b with revised versions.

  21. Added updated version of the application form.

  22. First published.

Sign up for emails or print this page

Related content